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Capri Family History

Capri Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Capri the island in the Bay of Naples.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Capri family from?

You can see how Capri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Capri families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capri. 14% of Capri men worked as a Proprietor and 27% of Capri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capri were Farm Hand and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Capri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capri census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 550 immigration records available for the last name Capri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Capri. For the veterans among your Capri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capri lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Capri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Capri in 1960 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capri ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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